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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
observation-disclosures %, 1887.
Christmas.

The festival of festivals is again upon
rs Once moro all Christendom takes up
the strain Of that sweet proclamation
first chanted by angel voice:
"on earth ponce. good will towards men,
We sing it with our lips, but do we echo
it in our hearts2
Falling as the great anniversary does
upon Sunday it is probable that it will
be more generally observed as religious
festival than usual tits to be expected that
with all denominations OF Christians the
church services will be commemorative
OF the birth of the New Light. But at
eli events the Christmas will be a peaceful
one for those OF every creed and belief.
Tomorrow will be the day OF celebra-
ton, of merry-making, Of feasting. To-
day, the real anniversary, will be the
time of home communion, Of tireside in
gathering Let us also make 1t a
day Of charitable thought, to be fol-
lowed as far as in our power hes
by more charitable resolves and works.
AS we contemplate our present blessings
and those OF the year just folding into
the lap of time let us bear in mind the
question:
"WhO can enjoy alone,
Or ali enjoying. what couten;mont nnd"?
to the end that We may give others peace
and happiness-to the end that we may
afford others blessings Let us remem-
Der that "gratitude is the flirest bios
som which springs from the soul, and the
heart OF man bnoweth none more fra
grant" and so order our words and
thoughts and deeds that we may Gull that
blossom. This we can do by scattering
the flowers of love and friendship and
kindness in the path of those less fortu-
nate than ourselves This we can 90 10y
holding out pearls Of promise to the
weary and the despairing. This we can
do by ministcring to the sick and suffer
ing. This We can DO by irradiating the
gloom Of poverty with the brightness of
benofcence.
Our own hearts glow has but tran
sient heat il it warns not others. The
music Of memories that come to us
AIN notes by distance made more sweetn
dies with the moment If 1t soothes no
other soul than ours. The garland Of
our hopes holds but passing perfume
ii We alone would inhale it. The wine
OF worldly fortune VIII leave a bitter
taste if at the bottom Of the chalice
there be solfshness. No supernal light
can enter the soul where there is unfor-
giveness.
Such are the lessons and the warnings
woven, like golden threads, into all the
history Of the glorious Christmas tide
golden threads to follow which through
the labyrinth of lie is to attain all there
is of earthly happiness. They break
not meath the weight of the heaviest
sorrow nor lose themselves amid the
widest Joy. They ere always near Us if
we would but grasp them. Their mis-
sion is TO draw us towards our fellow
man and to a higher, purer life. They
are chords OF divine harp that We must
touch in unison with celestial hands, if
our hearts would thrill in true response
to the anthem,
"on earth peace, good will towards men"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Malone and Antl-Mahone.

The state Republican says sarcastic
cally that the valley Virginidn's editor
writes articles "for the edifcation of the
readers Of the Richmond Dispatch and
other Democratic journals" and goes on
60 argue that General MALONE is recog-
nized by nearly all the Republicans in
Virginia as their leader. in fact the
State RcpuJticGn seems to be OF the
opinion that but for MAnoSE's wonder
full achievements as chairman Of the Re
publican State Committee there would
now be in Virginia no Republican party
worth speaking Of. OF the nomination
of General MALONE for United States
senator by the Republicans in the Legis-
lature that paper says:
"The significance OF this endorsement
cannot be oyer-estimated. ii means
General Mahone's easy. undisputed, and
continued leadership OF the party If he
desires TO retain il, for this is the voice
OF the people speaking through then
chosen representatives. 1t means that
Democratic abuse and the denunciation
of their allies the Republican 'kickers
in the late campaign, have but served to
entrench him the stronger IN the hearts
OF the Republican masses.
We must acknowledge that the STATE
Republican appears at present to have
the Valley Virginion at "a disadvantage.
Bot Yosr, CAMERON, RiDDLEBERGrR,
BRADY, WIoKnAM, aud the rest Of the
an,i-MAHoNE or genuine Republicans
have a trump card to play. They have
"s bigger man than old MARoNE" 70
appeal to. They must rally under the
lead OF "the Knight Of the White
Plume and put the Mahoneites to
flight They must supplement THEN
strength by that Of the Maine states
man, and make SHrRNAN's weakness
!. as a candidate for President Offset their
Eeakness as leaders of the Republican
party OF Virginia. The name OF BLAINE
is all the talisman that they need. The
Republican clubs of Virginia that were
represented in the recent National Con-
yention of Clubs in New York city are
ready, we take it, TO rally under the
standard OF BLAINE of Maine. Let Yosr
and the rest Of the anti Mahoneites follow
the lead Of the clubs aforesaid and cali at
an early day State convention having for
its ayowed object the election Of BLAINE
delegates TO the Chicago convention,
and, if MALONE shall not himself go
oyer 10 BLAINE when or before that con.
yention is held, the anti-Mshoneites can
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
A Joke on the Bank OF England.
IChicago Ncws.l


A story is told of Wash Conner, jay
Gould's old partner in the stock-brokef-
age business, who is well known in Chi
cago, which illustrates the proclivity of
the Wallstreet man to play pranks in
solemn places. Connor, during a So
journ in London, presented a G25 Bank
Dillingham; note--which, like our own
currency, is simply promise to pay-to
the bank for redemption in gold. The
banks custom on these occasions is TO
require the person presenting the note
to endorse. endorse it " said Con-
nor, when the rule was read to him, Il
don't know about that. I'm little care
full what l endorse. This is a note of
hand"
The astonishment Of the official could
not easily be depicted in words.
81 don't believe III endorse il at all. /
don't know you. Besides. it amt neces-
sary. Give me the gold and take your
paper"
"But, sir, it's our rule -
81 don't care anything about your
rule. Isn't the paper good ?"
Good Good is Bank Of England
note good q? Are you mad, man ?"
"Well, if its good | want the money
on it,"
"Who are you? You must be an
American. Quit your funning, man, and
endorse it"
The official gasped nearly purple in
the face. Connor's countenance did not
change a muscle.
"Pil not endorse it," he said. "And
as it's genuine note, if you don't pay
it I'll protest it"
Protest it ! Protest the Bank of Eng
land Good heavens
"Yes, protest it. and before night"
The clerk climbed down from his stool
and ran into back room. He returned
Immediately with two elderly officials.
all three greatly excited. Conner calmly
reduced the newcomers to panic by
repeating his threat, and after ENJOYING
the spectacle feigned sudden under
standing of the casa and endorsed the
note and got his gold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

"An alleged member of the English
Parliament says that the chief object of
JosEPH CHAMBERLAIN visit to this coun-
try SIS to evolve from brief study Of
our institutions q scheme which shall
pave the way for Mr.. CHAMBERIAIN's
succession to Mr.. GLADSTONE in the lead
ership OF the reunited Liberals >" Mr..
CHAMmERLA1Ns first step should be to
pave the way to gather more brains
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
North ana south Equal Before the
Law.
New York Herald


Has not the time passed for such mar
row, sectional prejudice as some Of the
Republican organs are striving to stir up
against Mr. Lamar? Are not the objec-
tons brought against his confirmation
entirely out of order, even if there were
any truth in them?
The political disabilities imposed upon
southern public men have been removed
by act of Congress. The tcst-osth has
been repealed. Under the Constitution
and laws of the United States a southern
Democrat is as eligible as northern Re-
Publican to enter the Federal service.
On the national statute book the line be-
tween North and South has been blotted
ont. x-Confederates have long been
appointed to the Cabinet, to the diplo-
matte service, TO the Federal judiciary.
In view Of these facts is not the Re-
publican cry against Mr.. Lamar rather
ridiculous, as well as groundless and un-
lust
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
CHRISTIAN SBUBG.
stricken with ParaIysIs-Ot Other
hOfps.

Especial telegram to tho Dlspatchl y
CHrsT1AXsBURG. Va, December 2A-
Captain W. c. Hagan, one Of the Oldest
and most highly-respected citizens Of orr
town, was stricken with paralysis on
Wednesday last The lett side only Of
his face and body is affected.
Mrs. Kitty Jones, whom | reported
exceedingly i'll a few days since, died
to-day,
Mr.. 4. O. Sullivan, Doorkeepcr of the
House, and Captain John r. Johnson
are at home for the holidays.
Less is heard Of hard times than for
merly. The Christmas trade has been
very brisk and money easier than for a
year or two.
Snow is falling fast now, and the pro-
spects are we shall have white Christ
mas.
Archie Davis, a youth of this place,
was painfully injured by having the side
of his face blown off by a cannon cracker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Death OF n welI.Known Lady.

Correspondence OF the lichm0nd Dlspatch.I
BRIsToL-GoODsON, Dec. ., 1887.
Mrs. Mittie Lancaster Smith, wife of
DR.. w. II. Smith, OF Jonesboro', Tenn,
died at her home Tuesday, Goth Deem
Der, after a brief illness aged forty
seven years. Mrs. Smith was the daugh-
ter of the late Thomas 9. Lancaster, who
was a native OF your city, and was of
that old and honored family of Lancas-
tiers so we'll and favorably known in Rich
mond in ante-bellum days. Mrs. Smith
had long been n most worthy member OF
the Baptist Church. She was most
excellent lady and beloved by all who
knew her. Her remains were brought
to Bristol, her former home, and the tu-
neral was from the Baptist church yes
terday, conducted by her pastor from
Jonesboro, Rev. Allison Haymore, and
the Episcopal minister, Rev. Mr.. Chock-
ley. Her aged mother, husband, two
sisters, and brother survive to mourn
at the separation from the loved one.
She has relatives il Richmond aud in
New York who will hear of her death
with pain and sadness. BORDER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

railroad for many years, and ha1 had
charge Of oil the work relating TO the
construction OF the Baltimore and OHIO
lines TO this city. II is assumed that
Thiri.Vice President Smith will be adj
vanccd TO the fret vice presidency, and
no one yet named for the second posi-
ton is so strongly urged as Colonel
Douglas. Certainly this promotion would
be very satisfactory TO the people OF this
city, who know of Mr.. Douglass energy
and capacity"
Certainly the promotion would be
most gratifying to the people of Vir-
ginia, where Colonel DoUoLAs is widely
known and highly respected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
lggera,ed. There have actually boo,

exaggerated. There have actually been
two deaths in Kansas aud two in No
brasSa, and these nave been rcportd ~
make o scare. Tho crops Ia Western
Kansas have been poor, and great ros.
jority OF the settlers have been tiore
but a short tne and are poor, but uev
are not Ia starving condition BIZ snv
means. A large portion are comfortably
housed in dugouls, and have Land Pa F.
supply OF low chips for the wirlr
which will keep them from suG.rm1
The weather Is moderating, the tarr.
ranging from 90 to "a. aJoye
zero
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
A Man Impaled on a pi,chforh.

ISpcclal telegram % tho D8Da'ch.I
LIBERTY, Va, December PA ss1
and fatal accident occurred near Emaus,
twelve miles south of Liberty, to-
day. James L. HuddIeston fell from
his wagon, loaded with straw, and in his
descent ran a pitchfork through his
body. He died before he could be re-
moved to his home, which was only a
few hundred yards distant from the
scene of the accident. Huddleston
leaves a wife and six children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Daihousie and nts E.tate.
tPsll-Mall Gazette.l

As earls 60 Dalhousie wasa poor man,
and the chief cause was his own deter.
mination to act up TO his political con-
victions. On succeeding to the title he
found the family estates in Porfarshire
in most neglected condition. He i'm
mediately set about rebuilding farm
houses and the carrying out OF extensive
improvements, while at the same
time he made very large reduc-
tons OF rent. Hence he made no pro-
fits as landlord, and was in continual
financial difficulties, which growing
family and his wife's miliner's bills were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
SHERMAN sOT our.
ale Denies that lie Would Retire from
tne Presidential Race.

A Washington special to the New
York Hecqid says A Washington dis
patch to New York paper this morning
states that Senator John sherman had
declared at recent dinner gwen by JUS
tice Field that the sentiment in favor Of
Blaine was so strong as to satisfy HIM
that there was no probability Of his
(Sherman's) nomination, AMI that he had
decided to retire from the presidential
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Resisting Arrest with Dynamite.

INDIANAPOLIS, ND, December "a
Patrolman Cook last night saw bur-
glar at work and tried to arrest him. He
threw something ut the officer, which
struck hm on the head and exploded,
fraeturing the skull. 1t is supposed to
have been dynamite. Cook is in a
critical condition, but may recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

The Raleigh Net0S and Observer in
urging the passage OF the BLAIR bill
says:
1.-The practical question is, Shall the
South get in some shape part Of the
surplus revenue OF the Government II
il is ell TO go TO the North that ends the
matter, but ii the South is to get any of
ii We had better take what We can get in
this shape than not get it at oil, espe-
cially rs education is the chief purpose
we need it for."
That is certainly practical and COM
nonsense view Of the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Presence OF Mind.

Miss Blanche Have you made any
conquests this summerp
> Miss Lillian Oh, yes Mr.. Jones pro-
posed the day before we came away.
Hiss Blanche: Doesn't he pop the
question in tho most awkward manner
imaginable? (They meet as strangers.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

"Canada has lost S3,OOO,OOO within
the past two years through embezzlers
who have escaped to the United States
with the money" That is mere drop
in the bucket, however, compared with
what she has "gained" by the escape OF
American embezzlers to that country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
New Books.

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A new ifeof WASHINGTON is always in
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For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
A sharp Eneou,ter.

" WI y 1I7Il % tuV UIopdLtn.I
TuscoLA, ILL.,, December 2i.-Nfrs.
August Helmboldt, wife of prominent
farmer living five mites northeast of
Newman, became engaged in fight with
knives with her servant girl Thursday
morning, and both are reported fatally
injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Reports Con,radicted.

by telegraph 20 the Dispafch.l
ST. LOUIS, December 24-Dispatches
from seventeen cities and towns in West
ern Kansas, covering all of the district
alleged to be suffering from fuel and food
famine. assert that the reports sent broad
cast over the country that the people are
suffering and dying from cold and hunger
are without foundation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
Crushed Under pile OF Lumber.

IspeclaI telegram % tho Dlspatch.I
NORFOLK, Va, December 24-Ayouth
named Holland, son of Croswell Holland,
q well-known painter of Norfolk, while
playing hide and seek in J. +. Ethridi s
Undergrad was caught under falling
pile OF lumber and instantly killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

"a Brooklyn jury has awarded l,O75
TO family in which sickness was caused
by a sewer which emptied near their
house" And yet there are people who
would abolish the jury system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

alt seems more than probable that the
Republican party will meet with its de-
sert." The indications are that it will
be dubbed to death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
By George =. Nashon s SON.
Real Estate Agents and Aucti0reors,
40. : Tenth street
NOMMISSIONER,S sALE OP

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
4 FRAMED DWELLING NORrHr er cor
NER OF TWENFl-NINrH AND : sIt.tI,-
lot 18xliO FkkT-By virtue ~ fl..n %
nenricO Circuit Court, entered 18Th Of f..flarf,
Iss5. in The suit OF brce1en, who sues, ST.. 'f
Glenn, trustee, and dis., will sell BY aaclDa,.
tho premis rs on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1857,
az o'clock p. NJ. tho PROPERTY above 10
s'rihel.
Tho property win DO sold a. a whole or sub
divided into tao ur moro .arces, a. may Do
Doomed best at sale.
TERMS: ono thirI in cash; residue in TO
equal payments 90 SIX and twelve mouths, tnr
notes with interest ADDED. and uro retained un-
Oh the purchase money is fully paid AMI con
yeyanco Is ordered by tho Court
i. 81. CONNER, Commissioner
Is TIE CIRCUIT OcuRr oF TRY COUNTY or IiE>-
RICO, Mach r., lSsj-D ArHARiSE A. B8sEDfS.
WHO SUES. &c, AGAINST A. A. GLENN, IRls-
TEg, AND AIS:
Thcrchy certify that tho bond required by no
docroe entered IN This case on the 18th day ~
February. 1855, has been fully executed
Given under my hand Ills Ith day N Nanl,
1885, GEOlGE W. CARTER
30 a Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
rho Kansas Rlirxnr,,.
by telegraph u tho Dlsparh. /

TOPEKA, KAN, December 2i.-It
would seem from fuller information OBJ
tanned at this point that the ports OF
suffering IN Western Kansas have been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

"JAY GoULD never smoked but once in
his life" But he makes others smoke
whenever he gets n chance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
The Philadelphia Eventag telegraph

says:
at is believed in railroad circles here
that Colonel Henry I. Douglas is likely
to be made the second yice-presidont Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Vice
MIR. King, resigned. This news is very
gratifying 10 very large circle of Mr..
Douglass friends in this city. He has
been engineer OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

alt is n pity that Brother BLAINE is
not distinguished pugilist." But as a
dodger he is the success OF the century.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25
BRIEF COMMENT.

The poor Of the city have not gone on
an excursion. They arc still here,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-25

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-04-08
CHAPEL GROVE ETcHINGs.

The school, closed on Wednesday, 3Oth
ult. Many of the patrons were present to
witness the exercises of the last half day.
School closed on time that all might
have time to return to the exhibition.
The President, J. q. Hockenberry, called
the house to order and lead in singing
america"
Rev. Geo, Moss was then introduced and
spoke on Education then followed a
chorus
Several Rotations by the president
"took" we'll lie and Mr.. Lineburg per-
formed Moses very creditably, also.
Of all, "The Returning Sailor" was the
most pathetic. Miss Barbe performed the
part of mother well, while "father''
Ritenour amused the audience by his pre-
tended tenderness.
The most beautiful scene was the class
ofittle school girls who rected each a
short selection. Some were disappointed
in not seeing the "pig," but they heard it
call the same"
The band made great display and was
applauded.
The house was filled and good order
prevailed considering everything.
Mr. Barbe made recaptulatory speech
at the close and after "three cheers for
the audience by performers, and "three
cheers for the two teachers, j. c. Hook
berry and Miss Annie Logan, who were
present. it closed.
Mr. Hockenberry expects to enter Dick
inson College this spring.
N.B.-We forgot to say that Patrick
Henry excited much attention. Mr.. Line
burg impersonated Patrick in his speech
before the House of Burgesses X.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-04-08

The remains of p. II. Rouss, father of
Chas. b. Rouss, one of New York's leading
dry goods merchants, who died on his
farm in jefferson county, w. Va, last
Friday, aged eighty-one, were taken to
Winchester last Sunday afternoon for in
terment. There was an immense outpour.
ing Of the people The city and country
military companies, fire companies, bands
of music and white and colored organiza-
tons escorted the body to the cemetery.
The mercantile career Of c. B. Rouss be-
gan in Winchester before the war. He
has never failed to respond to any call
made upon him since he has acquired
wealth, from any organization in that city,
and his gifts have been many. The great
demonstration was intended to show re-
spect for his fathers memory on the part
of the community, including all classes of
citizens, and to testify also to the high
esteem in which the son is held.